Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell, a longtime Lab employee, died July 18. He was 60.

A resident of Turlock, Calif., Mitchell was born May 18, 1951 in Alameda, Calif. to Frank and Gloria Mitchell. He graduated from Hayward High School.

For the past thirty-three years Mitchell worked at the Lab as a locksmith.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Mitchell; his children Rachelle, Kimberly, Jeffrey, and Katie his beloved canine; five grandchildren, Alicia, TaraLynn, Jasmine, Brieanah, and Sierra; and a great granddaughter, Izabella. He also is survived by six sisters, Rosemary, Alberta, Nancy, Kathy, Linda, and Lisa; and two brothers, Albert and Bill.

A simple service celebrating Mitchell's life will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Tracy Moose Lodge, located at 35 East 6th Street, Tracy. Family and friends are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Mitchell's memory to the Delta Humane Society at P.O. Box 30908, Stockton, CA 95213.